Betty B.
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A Short History of the United States · American Leaders and Heroes - Wilbur F Gordy · 23 Aug 2026
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It is a critical moment, said a friend to Mr Webster, and it is time, it is high time that the people of this country should know what this Constitution is.
Then, said Webster, by the blessing of heaven they shall learn this day before the sun goes down what I understand it to be.
Nationality was Webster's theme.
His sole purpose being to strengthen the claims of the Union.
For four hours he held his audience spellbound, while he set forth with convincing logic the meaning of the Constitution.
The great orator won an overwhelming victory.
Not only were many of his hearers in the Senate chamber that day convinced, but loyal Americans all over the country were inspired with more earnest devotion to the Union.
His last words Liberty and Union, one and inseparable, now and forever, electrified his countrymen and became a watchword of national progress.
Webster's power as an orator was enhanced by his remarkable physique.
His striking personal appearance made a deep impression upon everyone that saw or heard him.
One day, when he was walking through one of the streets of Liverpool, he
A navy said of him, there goes a king.
On another occasion, Sidney Smith exclaimed, Good heavens, he is a small cathedral by himself.
He was nearly six feet tall, he had a massive head, a broad deep brow, and great coal black eyes, which once seen could never be forgotten.
To the day of his death he showed his deep affection for the flag.
The emblem of that union which had inspired his noblest efforts.
During the last few weeks of his life, troubled much with sleeplessness, he used to watch the stars, and while thus occupied, his eyes would often fall upon a small boat of his which floated in plain view of his window.
On this boat he had a ship lantern so placed that in the darkness he could see the stars and stripes flying there.
The flag was raised at six in the evening and kept flying until six in the morning, to the day of Daniel Webster's death.
which took place in september eighteen fifty two.
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